Lucian asked with a drawl of someone who just woke up.Calista was startled by his voice. As she regained her senses, she turned and glanced around the room. The interior of the room was familiar to her.She sat up and glanced at her clothes quickly. She was still dressed in the same clothes as yesterday. It's just slightly wrinkled from a night's sleep."How did I—"Calista's words halted as she vaguely remembered falling asleep on the couch yesterday. "What time is it now?" She lifted the covers and then got off the bed. "Why didn't you wake me up?" "I did though."Calista paused as she was getting off the bed. She shot him a suspicious look. Lucian also sat up, exposing his upper body, which was sexy and well-built."You didn't even wake up despite me carrying you from that couch to the bed. Isn't it considered as you not waking up after I tried to wake you up?" He grabbed his watch on the bedside table and glanced at the time."It's eight o'clock now." Calista's ab
"So, you've been abroad before?" Calista asked.She had no idea. She wasn't close with Lucian before their marriage, and it was perfectly normal for them to not meet for at least a year. Lucian shoved the utensils into her hands and replied indifferently, "Yeah."Though he still looked composed, Calista thought he sounded a bit irritated. Feeling diffident, she hung her head low and began munching on a butter bun. She didn't get her hopes up high regarding the butter buns. They were produced frozen products, after all. But the moment she bit into it, the rich flavor exploded on her taste buds. This butter bun was clearly different from the ones she usually had. "Forsons Hotel had them delivered yesterday."Calista fell silent. No wonder it tasted delicious. Indeed, a mogul would certainly start off his day with a lavish breakfast.She finally mumbled after stuffing two buns into her mouth, "We weren't close back then, so it's normal that I didn't know that you've been abroad
It was Vivian who called. And her name saved on Calista's phone indicated their close relationship. Lucian narrowed his eyes slightly as he saw the caller ID, 'Vivi' flickering on the phone screen. Calista couldn't stand his intense glare. As soon as she intended to turn around and answer the call, he grabbed her before she could do so.He remained silent, but his actions screamed, "Answer the call right here.""Hello?"Vivian sounded genuinely worried from the other end of the call."Calista, I've heard that you encountered some trouble at the museum yesterday, right? Is Thomas Jefferson sick? Why did he pester you like a lunatic? Even if you messed up the restoration, he should've talked to you in private first."Given how introverted Calista usually was, she would've fallen for Vivian's seemingly sincere words if she hadn't investigated her beforehand. People tend to be more vulnerable when they feel like they've been wronged. In that state, a simple word of kindness or c
Yara still shook her head. But now she finally regained her senses."It's nothing. It's just that business hasn't been good lately, and I've had too much time. I was just overthinking earlier on."She looked at Calista and blinked."You're one to talk. You're looking extremely fine this morning. Did you just get out of some hottie's bed?"She was just trying to make fun of her, like how they used to be back in the day. She thought Calista would glare at her.But unexpectedly, Calista nodded her head, and even said the name that made her so shocked, "It was Lucian.""Are you guys … getting back together?"Yara widened her eyes in surprise."No, we're not."Sure. This sounded more shocking than them getting back together."So what are you guys now? Friends with benefits? Or just a one-night stand?" The thought of Lucian's appearance crossed Yara's mind. "You don't benefit much from a one-night stand. Although he's not a loyal guy, his looks and body are top-tier. Even those cel
This was a threat and warning. After Vivian said so, she patted her mouth in a pretentious manner."Oh dear, look at me. I shouldn't have mentioned that. Since you're already divorced from Lucian, then now we no longer have our eyes on the same man, isn't it? "Calista was stunned for a while when she heard his name spoken so intimately by another woman. She didn't respond immediately. Vivian was such a romantic, akin to an innocent girl crushing on someone."Speaking of this, I have quite a connection with Lucian too. I just found out that he studied at our school four years ago. And he was so popular in our school. It's a pity that I was on sick leave at home for a year. Aw, if I knew we'd met now, I would've gone after him that time so it wouldn't have been in vain for four years.""He had a girlfriend at that time. If you won his heart, time wouldn't have been wasted, but you'll be known as a swindler."Vivian clenched her fists tightly. What was wrong with her emotional i
When Vivian arrived at Northwood Corporation, she stepped out of the elevator. Just before she could sashay her way to Lucian's office, she was stopped by David."Ms. Jacquez, I'll bring you to the meeting room."She was unhappy with it."Does Mr. Northwood have any guests right now?"She had visited Northwood Corporation a couple of times. But except for the first time when she came with her dad, she didn't have the chance to enter his office.She was always escorted to the meeting room. The meeting room had transparent glass walls, leaving no room for privacy. It was an almost open space where everything could be seen clearly.It's going to be hard for her to create an intimate atmosphere between them. "No," David replied, "but Mr. Northwood usually meets with female clients in the meeting room. This has been our tradition, so I seek your kind understanding, Ms. Jacquez.""Since you said usually, that means there are exceptions too, right? If they can be exceptions, why ca
"No way."Calista refused right after he offered. She was so agitated that her voice unintentionally rose several decibels. Lucian pressed on his slightly sore ears and stood up straight."I'm asking you to move in with me so it's easier to protect you. Although the Jacquez family's influence isn't that strong in Capeton, it's a piece of cake for them if they want to do something to you." He continued with a straight face, "And it doesn't mean we have to sleep in the same room if we live together. Besides, even if we sleep in the same room, I can't even get hard. I can't do anything to you despite my urges. So there's no need to worry at all."He just said it bluntly like that regarding something that had to do with a man's ego. He didn't show a single trace of self-consciousness or embarrassment.Calista was unsure whether she should praise him for his bravery or how thick-skinned he was."I think my apartment is completely fine," she retorted."Do you think your apartment is
Calista started to doubt herself whether she was really at the age where she started to get desperate. Otherwise, how could her thoughts be corrupted in an instant? Worried that Lucian might sense her crooked thoughts, she lowered her head hastily."No need, I'm going to bed now."Lucian narrowed his eyes as he watched her going upstairs in a hurry. He tightened his lips as a longing desire surged within him. He didn't want to startle her.He went back to his room and took a shower. He took quite some time, as the bed in the bedroom still retained Calista's presence from the night before. He lay down and closed his eyes. Last night, he slept in this same position at the same time and he fell into deep sleep quickly. But today, he couldn't sleep well. The same scent that comforted him last night now tugged at his thoughts gently. Not only did he find it hard to fall asleep, but both his body and his mind felt increasingly restless. Half an hour later, Lucian lifted his blank